A Cornwall gran is among those being remembered in this week’s funeral notices. The family of Barbara Phillips have paid tribute to the “loving wife” who will be badly missed.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Barbara Phillips
Barbara Phillips
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On Saturday 14th December 2024, Barbara, aged 73 years of Roche formerly of Newquay, passed away suddenly at home. Loving wife to to the late Robert, dearest mum to Tyra, Leon and Jay, Nanny JJ to Chelsea, Jamie Ethan and Sam and to Maddie, Lillie and Ava and sister to Phyllis, Wendy (deceased), Michael, Heather and Christine (deceased).
Funeral service held on Friday 10th January 2025 at St. Columba’s Parish Church, St. Columb Minor, Newquay at 10.30am, followed by interment at Fair Park Cemetery. Donations can be made to benefit Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust by being placed in the donation box at the funeral, can be made online wedlakefuneralhome.co.uk/donations or may be sent (Cheques made payable to: Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust) c/o Nick Jago and David Michael Funeral Directors, Wedlake Funeral Home, 2 Higher Bugle, St Austell PL26 8PY. Tel: 01726 850216.
Michael Stanley (Mike) Polkinghorne
Michael Stanley (Mike) Polkinghorne
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Mike, aged 90 years, of Threemilestone, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, 19th December, 2024. Dearest husband of Lilian. Wonderful dad to Kenwyn and Martyn. Much loved grandad and great-grandad. Mike will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Funeral service held on Friday, 10th January, 2025, at 2pm, in the Trelawny Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro. Donations in memory of Mike to benefit ShelterBox and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. c/o: www.memorygiving.com L. J. Tregunna Funeral Directors 49, Kenwyn Street Truro, TR1 3DB 01872 273568.
Peter Richards
Peter died peacefully at Furzehatt Nursing Home on Saturday 7th December. Greatly loved by all his family and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. Peter’s funeral was held on Monday 6th January 2025, 11.00 am at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Plymstock.
Donations if desired are for Macmillan Cancer Care and St. Luke’s Hospice. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plympton, PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419.
Peter Richards
Peter died peacefully at Furzehatt Nursing Home on Saturday 7th December. Greatly loved by all his family and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. Peter’s funeral was held on Monday 6th January 2025, 12.00 Noon at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, Plymstock.
Donations if desired are for Macmillan Cancer Care and St. Luke’s Hospice. Enquiries to James Brothers Funeral Directors, Leeds House, Colebrook Road, Plmpton, PL7 4AA Tel: 01752 881419.
Christopher John Rolfe
On Thursday 26th December 2024 passed away peacefully at Trevaylor Manor Nursing Home. Chris aged 87 years of Penzance. Beloved husband of Roseline and dearly loved father of Kerstin, Kerry and John.
Funeral service to be held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium Camborne on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only, donations for the Cinnamon Trust by retiring collection or to the funeral directors. David Wakfer Funeral Service, ChyanHall, Gulval, Penzance, TR18 3LY.
Cynthia Georgina ‘Jo’ Ross (nee Prowse)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 21st December 2024 at The Elms Nursing Home, Saltash, aged 82 years. Loving nan of Cameron and Ryan, mum of Donna and Rachel. Gone but not forgotten.
Funeral service held at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park on Thursday 9th January 2025 at 10:30am, followed by a Memorial Service at St Stephen’s Church, Saltash. No black, bright colours only please. Everyone is welcome.
Donations in Jo’s memory to The Stroke Association by retiring collection. All enquiries to Co-operative Funeralcare Saltash Tel: 01752 303165.
William Charles ‘Hugh’ Rowe
William Charles ‘Hugh’ Rowe
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On Wednesday 25th December 2024, passed away peacefully at St Julia’s Hospice, Hugh aged 70 years of Troon, Camborne. A much loved dad of Jenny, Terri and Bernadette, and a dear Grampy of Hope and Jakub. Hugh was loved, admired and respected by so many; family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.
Funeral service held at Treswithian Downs Crematorium on Saturday 11th January 2025 at 10am. Proud, Cornish colours welcome to celebrate Hugh’s life. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired for St Julia’s Hospice by retiring collection or c/o David Hendy & Sons Funeral Directors Treswithian, Camborne, TR14 7NW. Tel. 01209 612025.
Francis Richard Rundle
Francis Richard Rundle
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Passed away on Friday 27th December 2024 at Derriford Hospital, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Jean for 54 years.
At peace now after much suffering. I will be completely lost without you, until we meet again, you will be forever in my thoughts.
Funeral service to take place at The Park Crematorium, Ceremony Room 1 on 21st January 2025 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired in Francis’ memory, to be shared between Southern Irish Terrier Society, Smooth Fox Terrier Association or West Highland White Terrier Club (England) . All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Geoff Saltmarsh
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Geoff Saltmarsh of Upton Pyne, Devon, who died peacefully at home on 19th December 2024 aged 83 years. He leaves behind his much loved wife, Ruth, his children, Jon and Christina, and grandchildren, Rowan, Josh, Talia and Sam.
His funeral, which will be a celebration of his life, was held at 2 pm on Friday January 10th 2025 at Upton Pyne Parish Church and afterwards at Upton Pyne Village Hall. No flowers please but Geoff would like donations to the Findhorn Foundation and Upton Pyne Parish Church c/o A.White & Sons, Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ.
Elaine Searle
Elaine Searle
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Elaine passed away on 16th December aged 92 at Derriford Hospital after a short illness. Much loved mother of Martin, Caroline, Philip and Andrew, treasured grandmother to Hannah, Tom, Cara, Harry, Carew and Alastair and great grandmother to Max, Lilia and Robin. Beloved mother in law to Karen, Bryn, Nicky and Claire.
Family funeral service held at Bodmin Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 10.30am followed by a memorial service celebrating Elaine’s life.
Elaine asked for family flowers only and for any donations in lieu of flowers to be made to Marie Curie Cancer Care or MacMillan Cancer Support. These can be made direct or by clicking on the donate button at https://wcpltd.com/ and entering Elaine’s name.
Rita Shepherd (Kemp)
Rita Shepherd (Kemp)
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Rita passed away at Lincombe Manor Care Centre, Torquay on 17th December 2024 aged 86 years. Wife of Jack Shepherd, mother of Tricia (Pat), Paula, Dianne, Claire, Peter and Michael. Grandmother to Oliver, Bella and Jack.
Rita was known to many in Truro through her passionate support of the Cornwall Arts Centre Trust (ACT) for many years that promoted theatre, music, art and dance performance in Cornwall. Rita will be missed so very much; her life will be celebrated privately by family. Donations to Dementia UK (https://www.dementiauk.org/donate) would be welcomed in her memory.
John Frederick Smith
John Frederick Smith
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Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital on Friday 27th December 2024 aged 82 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary, father of Jonathan, Alison and Victoria, grandfather of Alex, Katie, Jessica, Daniel and Luke. Newsagent on Exeter Street, Plymouth, for many years.
Funeral service to take place at Plymouth Crematorium at The Park, Ceremony Room 1, on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Plymouth Hospitals Charity. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059.
Martin Stone
Martin Stone
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On 22nd December, 2024 passed peacefully aged 88 years after a long and happy life living at Chagford. Much loved husband of the late Pamela Stone (nee Fursman) and dearly loved father of Angela and Sarah. Funeral Service on Monday 13th January 2025 St Michael’s Church, Chagford 2pm
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Research or Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons. 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD Online: https://martin-stone.muchloved.com
Mary Tippett
Mary Tippett
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Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 8th December 2024, Mary aged 86 years of Newquay, beloved wife of the late Rex, and a dear sister and aunt.
Funeral service held at St Columb Minor Parish Church on Friday 3rd January 2025 at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Fairpark Cemetery. Floral tributes from family and friends are welcome.
Armorel Todd
of Helston. Peacefully on 14 December 2024, aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late Alan, devoted mother of Jane and Stephen, loving grandmother and great grandmother.
Funeral service at Sithney Parish Church on Monday 13 January at 11am, followed by Cremation. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cornwall Hospice Care can be made via www.pendlefunerals.org.uk or by retiring collection. All enquiries to Pendle Funeral Services, Helston. Tel: 01326 573080.
Frederick ‘John’ Treleaven
Passed away peacefully on 18th December 2024, John, aged 92 years of St Teath. Much loved dad of David, Peter, Chris, Mike and Kathy and a loving grandad, great grandad, brother and partner. John will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends.
Funeral service held at St Teath Parish Church on Friday 10th January at 2.15 pm followed by a private cremation. Donations in memory of John for Macmillan Cancer Support and Camelford Top Town Memory Café can be made online via the Memory Giving website, by retiring collection or sent c/o R. J. Bray & Son, Funeral Directors (cheques made payable to R. J. Bray Donation Account), Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD. Tel: 01208 812626.
Thomas Michael Dunstan (Tom) Voyce
Thomas Michael Dunstan (Tom) Voyce
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Tom Thomas (Tom) Michael Dunstan Voyce (Alnwick). Tragically, on Sunday 8th December, aged 43 years. Much loved husband of Anna, loving daddy of Oscar, treasured son of Christine and the late Michael, and a dear brother of Emily. Greatly loved and sadly missed by all his family and friends.
A private burial was held followed by A Celebration of Tom’s life in St. Michael’s Parish Church, Alnwick, on Friday 10th January at 2.00pm. Donations if desired to Northumberland National Park & North of the Tyne Mountain Rescue Teams, Amble & Coastguard Volunteers & The Wooden Spoon Charity c/o William Purves Funeral Directors, Garden Lodge Greenwell Road, Alnwick, NE66 1HB.
Christine Ann (Chrissy) Walker (née Jeffery)
Christine Ann (Chrissy) Walker (née Jeffery)
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Aged 72 years. Passed peacefully at home on 19th December 2024. Beloved mother to Sharon, Kelly & Sam. Devoted grandmother to Jamie, Carlton, Josh, Nick, Morgan and Alfie. Cherished Great Nanny (Nanny in a wheelchair) to Tillie May & Lacey Rose. Until we meet again, fly high our angel XXX.
Christine’s ceremony was held on Friday 10th January 2025 at 2pm St James The Less, Ham Drive, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2NJ. Donations made in loving memory of Christine will aid St Luke’s Hospice (In appreciation of their excellent work).
David Walter Ward
David Walter Ward
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On 14th December 2024, peacefully at the home of one of his daughters, Dave, aged 85 years, of Torrington. Beloved husband of Lorna, and a much loved dad, grandad, brother and uncle. Funeral service at the North Devon Crematorium, Barnstaple on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 1.40pm.
Family flowers only, but donations in lieu, if desired, for the British Heart Foundation and the North Devon Hospice may be made at the service or sent to R Gist & Son, 18 Castle Street, Torrington, EX38 8EZ.
Henry Williams
On Tuesday 24th December 2024, passed away peacefully at St George’s Hotel Care Home, formerly of Adelaide Terrace, Truro, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Myra (dec’d), loving father of Liz and Ian, Richard and Kathy and Nigel and Jacqueline, grandad of Jamie, Elizabeth, Matthew, Aaron, Melissa and George, great grandad of Jack, Bethany, Jayden, Willow and Owen.
Funeral service 12.30pm, Monday 13th January 2025, Kernow Chapel, Penmount Crematorium, Truro. No flowers by request. Donations in lieu for the Donkey Sanctuary may be made via memorygiving.com or by retiring collection. Funeral Director W J Beswetherick and Son Ltd, Central House, Fairmantle Street, Truro TR1 2EQ Tel 01872 274021
In Memoriams
Derek Allen
In loving memory of my dearly beloved husband Derek, who died 3rd January 2014. Ever loving wife Barbara, son Steven, daughter-in-law Nina, granddaughter Rachel, grandson Ross and family x x.
God has you in His keeping, but I have you in my heart x x.
Robert Barry (Bob) Dorrall
In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away on 2 January 2019. A wonderful dad to Steven, Andrew and David, Papa to William and Isabelle. Dearly loved and greatly missed by Brenda. Loved always.
Ethel, Leroy, David Gumma
In loving memory of a dear brother David Leroy passed away January 1st 2003 also a dear father Leroy who passed away on 13th January 2003 and also a dear mother Ethel Kathleen who passed away 22nd January 1979. Sadly missed by Shirley and family
Hedley Pascoe (Sonny)
Hedley Pascoe (Sonny)
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Passed away January 8th 1994. Ever remembered by his son Andrew and family.
Sheila Pocock (Bowrey)
In loving memory of my beautiful wife, Sheila, deeply missed by husband Frank, daughters Helen and Kathryn, and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gone but not forgotten although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts. May her soul rest in peace.
Dennis (Dan) Rogers
(Dan) Died 29th December 1996. Loved and missed by daughter, Jenny, and son-in-law Bob.
Birthday Memoriams
Gerald Carew Battishill
3rd January. Missing you on your birthday dad, thinking of you always. Love Philip, Robert, Christine, Louise and Jessica xxxxx.
Phyllis Branch
3rd January. A very special mum and gran. Lovingly remembered on this your birthday as always. No presents to give just our love for as long as we live. Missed so much. Your ever loving family xxxx.
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